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Pageant Models

Mostly people confuse Pageant Models with Runway Models. The differences are actually very
basic. A runway model walks the runway showing off the designer’s clothing range, and she
will change in various outfits throughout the show. And mostly walk the runway without any
facial expressions, forcing the crowd to concentrate on the clothing. It is almost like live mannequins walking the runway. But on the other hand, Pageant models walk the runway showing off themselves. They only have one dress for the show, and there are judges on the show
deciding who takes the crown of the specific title. Pageant models generally will have facial
expressions like smiling at the right time, and the dresses they wear are there to complement
their body types, and to impress the judges.
Basic requirements for Pageant modeling:
Height 5’9” to 6”
Bust 34B-24-34
Age 14-21
Waist – no larger than 25”
Height around 6”(a couple of inches over or under)
Waist depending on age
A Pageant model also needs a professional portfolio. You
will need to get trained in Pageantry, as this is not
the same walk as runway, you will need professional training. Again hard work and determination is
key. It’s not just about putting on a nice dress and
walking out on the runway to try and impress the
judges. Before you even walk out on the runway,
and this happens at every credible pageant show,
you have to go through an intense interview, where
you will be judged on your answers and presentation. The downside to pageantry modeling is
that it does not pay. When you start out with
pageantry, you won’t earn anything; in fact you
will dish out more for the training than what
you get in. Most pageantry companies will
let you do promotional modeling on the
side to earn money. Winning a pageant
competition gives you status, and the
winning prizes are mostly sponsored
prizes. It is going to take hard work to
get to the stage where you win big international shows. But the upside is,
that when you start winning competitions, you start building up H